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Current as of December 31, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) For purposes of this subtitle, with respect to policies of personal insurance, private passenger motor vehicle liability insurance, commercial insurance, and workers' compensation insurance, the issuance by an insurer of a new policy to replace an expiring policy issued by that insurer is a renewal.
(b) For purposes of this subtitle, with respect to policies of personal insurance, private passenger motor vehicle liability insurance, commercial insurance, and workers' compensation insurance, the issuance by an insurer of a new policy to replace an expiring policy issued by another admitted insurer within the same insurance holding company system, as defined in § 7-101 of this article, is a renewal if:
(1) the policyholder's premium does not increase; and
(2) the policyholder does not experience a reduction in coverage.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Insurance § 27-601.1 - last updated December 31, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/insurance/md-code-insurance-sect-27-601-1/
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